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Q. Of all the pandemic related behaviors, which ones will you continue in the future? 76% Frequently washing hands with soap and water 57% Using hand sanitizer frequently 50% Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces 39% Wearing a mask 37% Staying socially distanced 21% Other 9% Will not continue with any behaviors Q. Why do you plan to continue these pandemic related behaviors? 73% For my health and wellness 62% For health and wellness of others 40% It is part of my everyday…
What is the history of soap? And where did cleaning come from? This history of soap is a long one, dating back thousands of years to Ancient Babylon. Humans have built on that knowledge to create the soaps and detergents we use to clean dishes, laundry, our homes and ourselves today. Evidence has been found that ancient Babylonians understood soap making as early as 2800 BC Archeologists have found soap-like material…
Chemistry in Question is a By-Product of Manufacturing Processes, Not Intentionally Added to Detergents, Cleaning Products The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used “outdated, very limited data” to rapidly conclude that there are ‘unreasonable risks’ from 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct, according to comments submitted by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). 1,4-Dioxane is a byproduct of manufacturing processes for some surfactants (the…
What is soap and how does it work? The sudsy stuff we use every day of our lives is a mystery to most of us. But behind our cleaning products is an array of scientific data and information. This science and chemistry helps to ensure our products work and are safe for you and your family to use. The resources below will walk through what it means to be clean and how the cleaning process works. For more information&…
American Cleaning Institute Unveils New Video Highlighting Common Sense Hygiene, Cleaning Practices to Combat Coronavirus Americans Say They’re Using Soaps, Sanitizers, Wipes More Since Coronavirus Spread A new poll conducted on behalf of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that despite widespread adoption of increased cleaning and disinfecting practices in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, just over half (58%) of…